A small, simple deck.
Built in a day.
For small, simple decks. Bigger builds take a few days — we'll tell you which up front.
Qualified carpenter · 14 years' experience · 60+ decks built across Auckland
Most deck builders make you wait weeks for a quote, then weeks more for a start date, then leave you with a bill bigger than you agreed. We do the opposite: one fixed price up front, one Saturday, one finished deck. Speed and certainty are the whole point.
How it works
Four simple steps from "I've been meaning to sort the deck" to standing on it.
Free quote
Send a few details or a photo. We give you one fixed price in writing — no obligation.
Lock your Saturday
Happy with the price? A 50% deposit secures your build day. We only take one deck a week.
We build it
Materials are organised, ordered and delivered Thursday/Friday where access suits. We turn up Saturday and build your deck start to finish.
Enjoy it
Section left spotless, rubbish gone, deck ready to use. Backed by a 5-year guarantee.
Small deck, done in a day
What every True Carpentry deck is built on.
Quality craft
Built by a qualified carpenter — done properly, not just done.
Efficient build
A small deck in a day — because the hard yards happen first: your materials list worked out, timber & fixings ordered, and every order checked before build day.
Guaranteed for years
A 10-year structural guarantee, plus a full 5-year workmanship guarantee on every build.
Proof, promise & plan
"A deck in a day" sounds too good to be true — so here's exactly how it's done.
The proof
Don't take our word for it. Every finished deck goes in our gallery, and you're welcome to watch one being built.
The promise
One fixed price agreed up front. For a 24 Hour Deck, built on the day we book. Your section left spotless. Backed for 5 years.
The plan
A qualified carpenter, all materials on site the day before, and a build day mapped out to the hour — here's exactly where the day goes.
Your build day, hour by hour
One focused day, start to finish. No standing around waiting on concrete or materials.
Here's exactly what you get
One simple package. Everything handled. Nothing left for you to sort.
Your small deck, done in a day
- Premium pine decking — quality, built to last, designed, supplied and installed for you
- Fixed with stainless steel decking screws as standard — no rust stains, no popped nails
- Finished in a single Saturday — enjoy it this weekend, not next season
- One fixed price agreed up front — zero surprises, ever
- All materials, labour, fixings and rubbish removal included
- Your section left cleaner than we found it
- Backed by the True Carpentry Triple Promise (below)
The one-day fixed price covers a rectangular premium pine deck up to 5.5m × 3.4m (~18.7 m²), sitting 200mm–1000mm off the ground, no steps, fixed with stainless steel decking screws. Want it bigger, higher, in hardwood, or with steps? We'll still build it — just ask for a tailored quote.
Choose your build
Three ways to get your deck — from smart-budget to showpiece. Same qualified, tidy, guaranteed workmanship on every one.
The Functional
Economical · built in a day
- Merchant-grade pine decking — visible knots and a more rustic look
- Galvanised decking nails — solid fixing, keeps the cost down
- Leaner on materials and labour, so it's easy on the wallet
- A solid, no-fuss small deck in a day — 2-year workmanship guarantee
The Signature
Our best all-rounder · built in a day
- Premium clear-grade pine decking — few to no knots or defects
- 316 stainless steel deck screws — no rust streaks, ever
- The sweet spot of looks, longevity and value
- Finished in a single day, backed by our 5-year guarantee
The Dream Deck
The Weekender · no deck Friday, a beauty by Monday
- Premium hardwood decking — your pick of Vitex, Kwila or Garapa
- Long lengths for fewer joins and a cleaner finish
- 316 stainless fixings and a premium detailed finish
- Built over a weekend — a genuine showpiece deck
Not sure which? Tell us your budget and we'll point you to the best fit — no pressure.
Deck sizes we build
A quick idea of the sizes we do — so you know your options before you ask. Pick the closest when you request your free, fixed quote.
The Compact
up to ~10 m²
👥 Seats ~6
The 24 Hour Deck
3.6 × 4.8 m · ~17 m²
👥 Seats ~10
The Weekender
6.0 × 5.8 m · ~35 m²
👥 Seats ~20
✨ Want The Dream Deck? Tell us what you're after — a larger, wraparound or multi-level build — and we'll see what we can do.
Our guarantees
We take the risk so you don't have to. If we don't deliver, you win.
5 & 10-year guarantees
A 10-year structural guarantee on your deck's frame and foundations, plus a 5-year workmanship guarantee (2 years on the economical Functional build). We stand behind our work.
Fixed price, no surprises
The price we quote is the price you pay. Never a "while we were there" bill.
Messed up? We fix it free
If something's not right, just tell us — we come back and put it right at no charge.
What our guarantees cover
For 5 years from the day your deck is completed (2 years on the economical Functional build), if any part of our workmanship — the framing, the fixings, or how the decking is laid — fails under normal use, we come back and put it right at no charge to you.
On top of that, the deck's structure — the piles, bearers and joists that hold it up — is backed by a 10-year structural guarantee. If the structure fails under normal use within that time, we put it right.
What it doesn't cover: the natural weathering and movement of timber (it silvers, and expands and contracts with the weather — that's normal, not a fault); damage from misuse, neglect or alterations made by others; and faults in materials that carry their own manufacturer's warranty.
How to claim: just call or email us with a photo of the problem — we'll come and sort it.
This guarantee is in addition to your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, which always apply and can't be reduced. The full written terms are confirmed in your quote before any work begins.
Easy ways to pay
Simple and flexible, sorted before we start — no surprises here either.
Deposit + balance
A 50% deposit locks in your Saturday and covers your materials. The balance is due once your deck's finished and you're happy.
Booking further out?
If your build is a month or more away, a 1% deposit is all it takes to hold your spot — the 50% is due closer to the day.
Simple & clear
Balance due on completion by bank transfer or card. Questions about payment? Just ask.
We'll confirm the exact options when we quote — just tell us what suits.
Know someone who wants a deck?
New name, experienced hands — 14 years and 60+ decks. Refer a mate and you both win.
They save $500. You earn up to $600.
- Your mate gets $500 off their deck
- You get $200 when they get a quote, plus $400 when their deck's built — up to $600
- No time limit — refer as many mates as you like
Lock in your free, fixed quote
Takes 30 seconds. You'll get a fixed price and your pick of Saturday — no obligation. We only build one deck a week, so get in early.
Curious how a small deck gets built in a day? See the hour-by-hour build day →
